HB586

In general provisions, further providing for definitions and for powers and duties of the department; in applications and permits, further providing for permits and licenses required, transition scheme and reporting requirements and providing for food processing residuals; and imposing penalties.

Chamber Passed·4/15/26
Introduced Text

Pennsylvania HB586 amends the Solid Waste Management Act to regulate food processing residuals, establish a fund for hazardous waste sites, and.

Pennsylvania HB586 amends the Solid Waste Management Act to regulate the storage and application of food processing residuals, which include animal and vegetative processing waste. The bill requires a written, site-specific plan for managing these residuals, known as a land application system, and mandates that such plans be filed with the State Conservation Commission. It prohibits the acceptance of food processing residuals from unauthorized sources and requires the maintenance of a food processing residuals data sheet for three years.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the House · 37–0 · Apr 15
Current
Environmental Resources & Energy Committee
Next
Senate floor vote

Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

172 Yea

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29 Nay

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Calendar

Apr 23, 2025

10:00 AM

Environmental And Natural Resource Protection (h) Hearing

Mar 18, 2025

10:00 AM

Environmental And Natural Resource Protection (h) Hearing

History

Apr 17

Senate

Referred to Environmental Resources & Energy

Apr 15

House

Re-reported as committed

Apr 15

House

Third consideration and final passage (172-29)